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10 questions with Hallmarkies Podcast

I recently had the privilege to interview Rachel Wagner and Amber Nielsen, the two women behind the Hallmarkies Podcast.

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10 Unexpected Results of the Genealogy DNA Craze

DNA is increasingly being used in genealogical research. As the practice becomes more common, unexpected things have begun to happen. Murderers are caught. People long thought dead are found alive. Mysteries are solved. And much more!

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10 questions with Ruth Hill

I recently had the privilege to interview Ruth Hill. She is a prolific and talented freelance writer who has made a name for herself interviewing actors associated with Hallmark television and movies.

She is also extremely kindhearted and selfless. More than one “10 questions” interview has come either at her suggestion or with her assistance. She is a joy to associate with and it is a pleasure to present her interview. 

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Brandon Sanderson’s Art Director: Meet Isaac Stewart

Isaac Stewart is a well-established map and symbol illustrator for bestselling books such as the “Mistborn” and “Stormlight Archive” series by Brandon Sanderson.

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Comma Conterversy: 10 Times Grammar Mesed Things Up

The US government pays millions of dollars in extra taxes because of bad grammar. Rappers use commas to prove copyright infringement. Strippers get into the action at a Texas high school. Even Tom Selleck’s mustache makes an appearance.

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Actress Loretta Swit says ‘M*A*S*H’ cast still ‘family’ 35 years after its record-breaking finale

SALT LAKE CITY — A TV show about Army medics in the jungles of Korea during a bloody conflict doesn’t sound like a hit, and yet that’s exactly what the CBS show “M*A*S*H” (1972-1983) turned into following a bumpy start. After the network nearly canceled it in its first season, 105.9 million viewers tuned in to watch the show’s finale 11 years later — a record broken only in 2010 by the Super Bowl.

This year marks the 35-year anniversary of the show’s ending, and actress Loretta Swit recently reflected on what made “M*A*S*H” unique and why it continues to attract a strong following.

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Loretta Swit: Meet the Actress Who Played Margaret ‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan on ‘MASH’

Loretta Swit touched the hearts of millions of fans with her portrayal of Hot Lips Houlihan on MASH. Nearly four decades after the series aired, the talented actress looks back on the hit television series. In this interview, Loretta Swit talks about how she became an actor and shares rare stories from the behind the scenes of MASH.

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‘Humans at their core are good’ just one message in Hallmark’s ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered’

SALT LAKE CITY — On July 15, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will treat fans to the latest installment of their postal mystery series “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” with the TV movie “Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Altar.”

The series follows the adventures of a tight-knit group of postal workers who warm hearts by delivering lost mail.

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10 famous props and the actors who stole them

Daniel Day-Lewis repeatedly stole while in-character.  Hugh Bonneville “liberated” a beautifully-crafted letter from the set of “Downton Abbey.” Aaron Paul scares unsuspecting house guests with a half blown-off face from “Breaking Bad.”

See what other props have gone missing in my latest contribution to Listverse.

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MASH: Rare Loretta Swit Stories That Will Make You Cry

Loretta Swit regaled audiences with her portrayal of the alternatively feisty and vulnerable Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on MASH. More than 100 million people viewed the final episode, Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen. Some cities even reported sewage issues when loads of viewers went to the bathroom at the same time when the credits began to roll.

Loretta Swit takes viewers behind the scenes with emotional stories about her time working with MASH cast and crew like Alan Alda, Larry Linville, and Gene Reynolds. She ended the interview abruptly, overcome by feelings stirred up by talking about her MASH “family.” You might get emotional too.